RN Manager - Registered Nurse - Neurology​/Neurosurgery Care Unit; NNCU

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Oklahoma Citytime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R0062887##
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* Position Title:

** RN Manager - Registered Nurse - Neurology/Neurosurgery Care Unit (NNCU)##
** Department:
** Neurosciences##
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* Job Description:

**## The new Neurology/Neurosurgery Care Unit (NNCU) located in the University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Tower B, 2 East, is now seeing patients! This unit features significant patient room upgrades, and care for a mixture of med/surg and stepdown patients.

This comprehensive unit provides elevated care to some of OU Health's most complex patients, encouraging team-based care and easier access to services.## ## Our unit focuses on all things Neuro! Our patient population includes diagnosis of strokes, seizures, brain mass, and neck and spinal surgery. This unit specializes in 24-7 epilepsy monitoring, where patients are being closely monitored and observed for any seizure activity.

We will provide you the necessary tools in successfully performing a Yale swallow screening and becoming  NIHSS certified (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification).## ## OU Health has introduced a groundbreaking hybrid nursing model that integrates both virtual and in-person nursing teams, aimed at improving care coordination and bolstering the nursing workforce within the state's premier academic health system.
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* General Description:

** An OU Health Manager of Nursing manages the day-to-day clinical operations of their department, maintaining nursing practice standards and upholding the nursing code of ethics to ensure the highest quality of safe, patient care delivery. They model the OU Health Way, as evident in their work output and interactions with employees and patients, through living OU Health’s core values of putting
* Patients First*, pursuing
* Relentless Excellence*, showing
* Integrity*, seeking
* Inclusion* for all staff and patients, always
* Learning,
* and valuing
* Teamwork*.
** Essential Responsibilities
*** Accountable for clinical care and departmental performance and metrics.
* Supports strategic initiatives through establishing quality initiatives in patient care delivery that promote a culture of safety, civility and mitigates bias.
* Develops and updates performance improvement tools, productivity reports, fiscal status and quality statistics.
* Resolves patient complaints in a timely manner in accordance with policy and in collaboration with support staff.
* Establishes and implements policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies.
* Manages department budget and resources, and understands the organization’s financial processes.
* Aligns behaviors with OU Health values, serving as a role model for staff in professional practice.
* Representative for the OU Health nursing body, working closely with senior leadership and other healthcare professionals throughout the organization to ensure quality patient care.
* Serves as a resource for physicians and staff.
* Fosters an inclusive workforce where individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve OU Health’s winning aspiration.
* Effectively manages the selection, retention and performance of the team through coaching, providing real-time feedback, training and routine recognition practices. Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the achievement of the organization’s metrics.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
** Minimum Qualifications
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* Education:

** Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required. Master's in Nursing preferred.
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* Experience:

** 3 to 5 years of demonstrated leadership experience required (Charge Nurse, Educator or other leadership development preparation).
** License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s)

Required:

*** ### Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)) with established residency within 6 months.* ### Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification…